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Valencia College Daytona State College UCF Barry University Alabama State Herzing University-Winter Park Santa Fe College MDC PSC CCF| Seminole State College of Florida | Beacon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seminole State | Beacon College | ||
| Location | Sanford, FL | Leesburg, FL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,323 | 501 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seminolestate.edu | beaconcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seminole State | Beacon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,393 | $46,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,494 | $46,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,464 | $14,234 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,144 | $43,474 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,979 | $20,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 94% |
Admission |
Seminole State | Beacon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 416 | ||
| Admitted | - | 216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 47.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Seminole State | Beacon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 26:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seminole State | Beacon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,027 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $258 |
Diversity |
Seminole State | Beacon College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 66% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 34% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Seminole State | Beacon College | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 24% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Seminole State | Beacon College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seminole State College of Florida is larger than than Beacon College based on total student enrollment (14,323 students vs. 501 students)
Seminole State vs. Beacon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seminole State or Beacon College?
- Beacon College is 1,839.8% more expensive to attend than Seminole State for in-state tuition ($46,420.00 vs. $2,393.00)
- Out of state tuition is 388.9% higher at Beacon College than Seminole State College of Florida ($46,420.00 vs. $9,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seminole State College of Florida than Beacon College ($3,144 vs. $43,474)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seminole State College of Florida are 120.2% lower than costs at Beacon College ($6,464 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Beacon College than Seminole State College of Florida (94% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Beacon College students is 199.9% larger than aid received Seminole State College of Florida ($20,933 vs. $6,979)
Which college is harder to get into, Seminole State or Beacon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Beacon College or Seminole State .
Seminole State vs. Beacon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seminole State or Beacon College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Beacon College and Seminole State.
- Seminole State College of Florida students graduate with a $14,973 lower median federal student loan debt than Beacon College graduates. ($10,027 vs. $25,000)
- Seminole State graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Beacon College graduates. ($103 vs. $258)
- More Beacon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seminole State students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/